Contact information

What we offer

The service offers inpatient assessment and treatment, tailored to the needs of the young person and their family/carers. We can help young people who are:

Feeling low or more worried than normal

Experiencing high levels of anxiety

Thinking about deliberate self harm

Obsessive and have habits that can’t be stopped, such as obsessive compulsive disorder

Having lots of worrying thoughts about themselves or others

Suffering from psychosis

Struggling to cope with mental health problems and may have associated behavioural difficulties, such as worrying levels of conflict or fights

We provide a safe therapeutic environment offering a comprehensive range of treatments including psychological therapies and medication. Wherever possible, the New Beginning service will work to maintain young people in the community through the following areas of expertise:

Providing advice to referrers on alternative options to admission, given the risk assessment and clinical indicators

Undertaking assessments in the community as an alternative to admitting for assessment

Providing a step-down service that facilitates transition from secure to non-secure facilities

Who is the service for

Young people aged 12 - 17 years old.

How to access the service

If you have concerns about your child please contact your GP or take them to A&E if there is a serious risk of harm. Referrals can come several sources including, directly from GPs, CAMHS community teams and A&E departments.